Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
DL-Methionine |
Synonym(s) |
DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butyric acid;2-Amino-g-(methylthio)butyric acid;2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butaoic acid |
JECFA number |
1424 |
CAS number |
59-51-8 |
FEMA number |
3301 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
17.014 |
Molecular weight |
149.21 |
Chemical formula |
C5H11O2NS |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline platelets or powder; Characteristic aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in water; Insoluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 281° |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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